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By JOHN GOOLRICK , Rappahannock New* Special Writer J| I wrote a column recently citing 4he example of a man who had carried
health insurance with the same ^company for years, but was canceled ‘when his son contracted diabetes and several claims were made.
I noted that I heard frequent complaints from people who said they had faithfully paid insurance 'premiums only to have their policies "canceled when they had an accident or illness.
The column prompted a response from Robert A. Miller, deputy commissioner of the property and casualty division of the Virginia Bureau of Insurance. ► In the column, I freely admitted my ignorance of highly complex insurance regulations and Mr. Miller proved that statement was an accurate one. His letter notes that it is “very frustrating to be canceled or non-renewed by an insurance company,” but points out there are possible remedies.
People with insurance problems, he says, should call or write the Bureau of Insurance for help since Virginia has several laws which protect citizens against unfair trade practices. In many cases, he said, a company decision can be overturned because of its failure to comply with the laws.
Mr. Miller said that the 1990 General Assembly enacted a law that prohibits an insurance company from canceling or failing to renew a policyholder who is involved in accidents not his fault. That covers a situation that has been the object of several complaints from people who
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